New Delhi, July 20 -- An Indian-origin doctor based in New Jersey, Dr. Ritesh Kalra, 51, is facing serious accusations of soliciting sexual favours from patients in exchange for prescriptions and defrauding New Jersey Medicaid. These allegations have led to his immediate prohibition from practising medicine and prescribing medication, with his medical practice required to shut down while the case is pending. Dr. Kalra is currently under home arrest.

According to the US Attorney's office, several of Kalra's former employees reported that female patients complained of sexual touching and demands for sexual favours, including oral sex, to obtain prescriptions. One patient even described being sexually assaulted on multiple occasions, includ...